How does colostrum benefit the immune system?
Without proper nutrition and regulatory support, any system will become erratic in function, whether it is hyper- or hypoactive (overactive or nonactive). Colostrum and all its components such as lactoferrin, lactins, lactoperoxidase and approximately 50 other proteins are associated with the immuno-regulating process of the immune system. Since these proteins are nutritional and regulatory substances for the immune system, they are intended to be ingested orally. This starts a process of neurological stimulation and physiological responses such as the salivatory process producing enzymes, buffers and other preparatory digestive secretions including the mechanical process of mastication or chewing. The process of receiving nutritive values, especially for immunological nutrition and regulation, begins with the electrochemical receptors in the back part of the mouth, the lymphoid/tonsil area. This area elicits responses for the immune system. All systems of the body must be well nourish
